We are now accepting applications for our annual election to the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee, and our Associate Volunteer program; these positions are voluntary and unpaid. Visit the candidate application site to apply for a position as a director, committee member, or Associate Volunteer. If you have a question about the application, please call 559-437-7924.
EECU is the largest credit union based in the central San Joaquin Valley, serving 12 counties and more than 376,000 members.
We are seeking members who have the time, interest, ability and commitment to serve and will dedicate their efforts on behalf of – and for the good of – our diverse membership. Ideal candidates will bring to the position their leadership skills, creativity, diversity in background and thought, and a passion for volunteer service. Applicants for all positions must be members of EECU for a minimum of five years.
Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee Candidates
Our annual election to the Board of Directors and Supervisory Committee is May 2025. The deadline to submit a candidate application is February 13, 2025. The Nomination/Election Committee will review applications and interview potential candidates prior to placing names into nomination. Members who are not nominated may still seek election by submitting a petition containing the verified signatures of 100 credit union members. The petitions must be submitted by March 18, 2025.
Three seats will be up for election on the Board of Directors, and two seats will be available on the Supervisory Committee. The Board of Directors is responsible for providing direction and oversight to the credit union, exercising sound governance and leadership, and working closely with management on policy setting and strategic planning. The Supervisory Committee is responsible for ensuring rules/regulations are followed and evaluating the credit union’s internal controls. The Supervisory Committee is also responsible for selecting the credit union’s external audit firm and overseeing the audit of the credit union’s financials.
Associate Volunteer Candidates
The Board of Directors may appoint up to five candidates to become Associate Volunteers. Associate Volunteers provide the credit union with an ongoing resource to provide qualified future candidates for Board and Supervisory Committee elections. Associate Volunteers will complete educational training, attend meetings, participate in planning sessions, and fulfill other requirements of the position. Appointment to the Associate Volunteer program will be voted on by the Board of Directors. Terms begin in April 2025.
Requirements and Eligibility
Prior to February 13, 2025, potential candidates for an elected or associate volunteer position must attend a scheduled meeting of the Board of Directors or the Supervisory Committee and an orientation session to review the responsibilities of the position; candidates will be interviewed by the nomination committee. The meeting dates are listed below.
Members interested in running for an elected or associate volunteer position must meet specific criteria for eligibility, including being an EECU member for at least five years and demonstrating a high degree of personal financial responsibility.
Board of Directors Meeting Dates
November 26, 2024
December 17, 2024
January 21, 2025
Supervisory Committee Meeting Dates
December 10, 2024
February 6, 2025
Candidate Orientation Dates
January 22, 2025
January 28, 2025
Candidate Interview Dates
February 11, 12, and 13 (if needed), 2025
